Wheel Hub Nut Torque Specification; Thread Locking Adhesives; Copper-Based Anti-Seize; Adjustments - Encore RAGE ER48FX730VL Operator's Manual

WHEEL HUB NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Service Interval: Every 500 hours thereafter
Torque the nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft to
175-225 ft-lb (237-305 N-m)
NOTE: Do NOT use anti-seize compound on the
wheel hub.

THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES

Thread locking adhesives such as "Loctite 242" or
"Fel-Pro, Pro-lock nut type" are used on the
following fasteners:

Pump sheave setscrews.

Sheave retaining bolt in end of engine
crankshaft.

Platform spring pin.

COPPER-BASED ANTI-SEIZE

Copper-based anti-seize is used in the following
locations:

On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower
Blades section.

Between engine crankshaft, pump drive
sheave, and clutch.

Between pump shafts and sheaves.
DIELECTRIC GREASE
Dielectric grease can be used on all blade type
electrical connections to prevent corrosion and
loss of contact.

ADJUSTMENTS

Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and
remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making
any adjustments to the unit.
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction
allowing the unit to fall, which could cause
injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate
jack stands or equivalent support.

DECK LEVELING

Note:
Small adjustments can be accomplished by
increasing the tire pressure in the tire on the low
side.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
3. Check the air pressure in the drive tires. If
needed, adjust to the recommended inflation;
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the
Drive System Maintenance section.
4. Set the height of cut to the desired position.
5. Raise the discharge deflector.
6. Carefully rotate the blades front to rear.
Measure from the top of the front blade to the
level surface.
NOTE: In most conditions, the back tips should be
adjusted 1/8 inch (6.4 mm) higher than the fronts.
7. Use the threaded adjustment on the front deck
rod end to adjust the front blade tip up or down
to achieve desired height.
8. Lower the discharge deflector.
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